Mill Lane, Cromford, Derbyshire DE4 3RQ
Telephone: 01629 823256
E-mail: info@arkwrightsociety.org.uk
The world's first successful water-powered cotton spinning mills, built by Sir Richard Arkwright between 1771 and 1791. Discover the birthplace of the factory system - where innovation and enterprise changed the world.
Open daily throughout the year (except Christmas Day)
Entrance FREE Guided Tours:
Cromford: 5-minute walk
Evening talks and group tours by arrangement
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